The 4th APEC Green Port Development Forum, hosted by the APEC Port Services Network (APSN) and co-hosted by the Shandong Port Group (SPG), was held successfully on June 4 to 5, 2024 in Qingdao, China. The Forum, centered on the theme of “Jointly Building Green Ports to Lead and Drive Sustainable Development”, aimed to promote sustainable development in the port industry, encourage the application of green energy-saving technologies and clean energy in the industry, and enhance international port cooperation and exchanges.

About 150 participants from 10 APEC member economies attended the Forum. A total number of 34 speakers spoke at the Forum, which include senior officials from APEC port authorities, industry leaders of major port and shipping companies, senior officials and experts from international organizations.